The trails in Town are an amazing opportunity to make new friends. One of our neighbors actually found a new one last Friday. Not a hiker, but a wild resident of our nature reserve.
While walking through the trails, they came across an oso hormiguero, also known as an anteater. These shy and solitary animals play an important role as their presence means a balanced ecosystem. They keep insect populations in control, as they consume thousands of ants and termites every day. They also disperse fruit seeds after they have been digested, which contributes to forest regeneration and diversity.
Anteaters are native to the tropical dry forest, the ecosystem we are part of here in Town. You can usually spot them in national parks across Guanacaste or the Osa Peninsula, but they’re also relatively easy to see here, as our protected nature reserve allows wildlife to continue to thrive. That’s why encounters like these are possible.
We’re currently in the dry season, making it a beautiful time to enjoy the trails. You can go for a morning walk when the air is still fresh, or take a sunset stroll and enjoy golden light through the trees. If you want to start your Thursdays in good company, remember you can join the Sunrise Sniffers for a morning walk at dawn. If you need any information, you can take a look here.
With over 42 kilometers of connected paths, the distance of a full marathon, there’s always something new to explore. You never know what kind of friend you might meet along the way.
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